Cyber attacks on the retail sector are increasing, and although most retailers plan to increase cyber security spending, planned investments are unlikely to be effective, a report reveals Warwick Ashford…
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Election interference to be sniffed out by early-alert system
An early warning system to spot attempts to subvert elections is being developed by an organisation backed by former US Vice-President Joe Biden. The not-for-profit Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity…
US Dark Web Raids Lead to Arrests and Seizures
Phil Muncaster The US authorities are claiming victory after a nationwide dark web clampdown which led to multiple arrests and seizure of illegal goods. The year-long operation involved the Department…
Tesla chief Elon Musk accuses worker of sabotage
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has accused an employee of carrying out “extensive and damaging sabotage” at the electric carmaker. In an email to staff, Mr Musk said an unnamed…
US senators get digging to find out the truth about FCC DDoS attack
By Shaun Nichols Senate Democrats are pressing government officials to explain their claims on election tampering and cyberattacks. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) is heading up a pair of efforts to…
Apple to close iPhone security loophole used by police
Apple says it is to change the default settings of its iPhone to stop hackers and others unlocking devices without proper legal authorisation. The move will also make it more…